Head of Science
- Recruiter
- Study Group
- Location
- Guildford, University of Surrey International Study Centre
- Salary
- £40,000 per annum
- Posted
- 31 Jul 2019
- Closes
- 30 Aug 2019
- Subject Area
- Science, Social Sciences
- Job Function
- Curriculum / Course Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
JOB OVERVIEW
At Study Group, our students travel from 142 different countries to study on our Higher Education preparatory courses. The students are miles from their family and will be faced with a new culture, lifestyle, and learning environment. We strive to create a better world through education and value passionate staff that share the same passion.
Would you like to manage a skilled team of Science Tutors, working complex programmes, in a completely unique learning environment?
Our University of Surrey International Study Centre has opened a fantastic job opportunity for a Head of Science to join the management team. The centre has experienced significant growth over the last 6 months and this is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, meaning opportunity to develop the programmes, your team, and yourself. From our Level 3 and Level 6 programmes you’ll have the opportunity to manage a variety of pathways across Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Life Sciences, and Health and Medical Sciences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In this exciting job role you will provide strategic academic leadership and management across our Science programmes. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Curriculum and Progression and other Head of Subjects you’ll ensure appropriate integration. You’ll have oversight of delivery, assessment and monitoring of the modules within the Science programmes, and will have line management responsibility of the team. In this role, you would be involved in the overall student learning experience, whilst also working with the Head of Quality and Innovation to ensure the highest level of quality is achieved.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in a Science, or relevant subject area (essential)
- Experience, and a positive track record, of academic management and quality assurance in UK further and/or higher education
- Experience of leading, advising or supporting others to develop curriculum.
- Extensive experience teaching one of the Sciences in post 16, UK Pathway, or Higher Education Environments
ABOUT US
Study Group is the leading provider of international education, driving success for our students and partners. We believe in a better world through education and work with universities which are as motivated by driving student success and outcomes as we are. Voted as the 2017 and 2018 Global Pathway Provider of the year, our people are united with the shared ambition of providing a world-class UK education to talented students from across the globe.
KEY BENEFITS
- 30 days holiday allowance that can be taken any time.
- Professional Development opportunities. The opportunity to work with students from all over the world.
- The chance to work as part of a global highly collaborative network.
- A unique HE working environment, with the advantages of FE such as teaching training, innovation, and smaller class sizes.
- As we have full ownership of our curriculum - we are able to adapt and consistently provide current, relevant and engaging material to our students.
ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE
Study Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students, and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same dedication. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers, an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and overseas criminal records if appropriate.
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